Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2010. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Merseyside

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 22 March 2010, Official Report, columns 9-10, on armed forces: Merseyside, how many young people in the UK cadet forces were recruited into the armed forces in each of the last five years.

Answer: There is no requirement for recruits into the armed forces to specify whether they had previously been a member of any cadet force.The cadet forces organisations seek to raise the awareness of opportunities for personal development in young people and support their career. They are not recruiting organisations, although it is acknowledged that where the cadet experience leads to a young person joining the armed forces, this is a benefit to defence.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 508 c1198W; 325005
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Armed Forces: Merseyside
Monday, 22 March 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed forces Recruitment
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